In what could become a defining moment, the big election story over the weekend was the encounter between Simon Harris and Section 39 worker Charlotte Fallon. The recruitment and retention problems in the sector was analysed on RTÉ's Morning Ireland this morning, featuring the CEO of the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers, while Emmet Malone had this report in the Irish Times.

Elsewhere, what are the parties doing for workers rights?

Meanwhile, more than 24,000 vehicles have been seized from unaccompanied learner drivers by gardaí since the road safety laws were strengthened in 2018. 

Zen

It's the last week of a short election conducted against a backdrop of global chaos. So I'm thinking the week should probably start gently.

NIls Frahm's latest album is a recording of a recent concert performance in Paris. This is from that performance. I hope it has the desired effect.

Have a great week.

Niall